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We Asked Why—Now Here’s How

The Power of Data Ownership For the past month on AutomatedBuilldings and Linkedin, I’ve asked the consequential “Why?” And maybe you’re tired of me asking,

Chicago

Why Are Smart Buildings and Cities…Dumb?

Wait… isn’t this what digital twins were built for? When sensors fail, cities burn. Lessons from a city on fire. After weeks of destruction, disarray,

All Systems Are Go! Now We Need Connections

AHR Expo 2025 Insights Part 2 Walking the floor at AHR Expo 2025, one thing was impossible to miss: Thousands of equipment manufacturers were there—showcasing

data silos in smarter buildings

Integrating Building Silos: A Deep Dive into Data and Use Cases

This post explores the challenges and opportunities of integrating various building systems, or “silos,” to achieve greater efficiency and functionality. It emphasizes the importance of understanding use cases and user requirements to unlock the value of data generated by these systems. By focusing on specific use cases and establishing standards for data exchange, the building industry can move towards a more integrated and efficient ecosystem, benefiting tenants, operations teams, and asset managers alike. The TXO (Total Cost of Ownership) framework provides a useful tool for prioritizing investments in data integration and maximizing financial benefits.

We Asked Why—Now Here’s How

The Power of Data Ownership For the past month on AutomatedBuilldings and Linkedin, I’ve asked the consequential “Why?” And maybe you’re tired of me asking,

Chicago

Why Are Smart Buildings and Cities…Dumb?

Wait… isn’t this what digital twins were built for? When sensors fail, cities burn. Lessons from a city on fire. After weeks of destruction, disarray,

All Systems Are Go! Now We Need Connections

AHR Expo 2025 Insights Part 2 Walking the floor at AHR Expo 2025, one thing was impossible to miss: Thousands of equipment manufacturers were there—showcasing

data silos in smarter buildings

Integrating Building Silos: A Deep Dive into Data and Use Cases

This post explores the challenges and opportunities of integrating various building systems, or “silos,” to achieve greater efficiency and functionality. It emphasizes the importance of understanding use cases and user requirements to unlock the value of data generated by these systems. By focusing on specific use cases and establishing standards for data exchange, the building industry can move towards a more integrated and efficient ecosystem, benefiting tenants, operations teams, and asset managers alike. The TXO (Total Cost of Ownership) framework provides a useful tool for prioritizing investments in data integration and maximizing financial benefits.